Network member Robert Thompson is organizing fathers to attend the Puyallup Fair Rodeo finals on September 9th, from 1:00-3:30. The cost is $40 a ticket. Please contact Robert, robert.thompson.1924@gmail.com , by August 15th if you're interested so that he can buy tickets in a group. Here's some details about the rodeo: http://www.thefair.com/rodeo Here are some [...]
The website named above will shut down at the end of September if additional funding is not found. If you use the website and find it valuable please send a message to Jacquie Stock at jacquie.stock@seattlechildrens.org. Even if it's only one sentence, they can use it when they are appealing for funding.
An interesting article about the burnout that happens when a person with autism exhausts the personal resources they use to try and fit into the world around them (i.e., autistic burnout). And, some thoughts on autistic burnout being impacted by the natural aging process. http://www.judyendow.com/autism-and-aging/autistic-burnout-and-aging/
August 24-26 the Fathers Network will have a family weekend at Carnation Farm in Carnation, WA. The Farm has lost its staff that were licensed lifeguards so I'm looking for someone to attend the event and serve as a volunteer lifeguard for the pool party, fishing and canoeing activities. Fishing and canoeing happen early (7:00) [...]
Presented by The Arc of King County and Northwest Center. https://arcofkingcounty.org/community-calendar.html/event/2018/08/11/community-inclusion-festival/208090
https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/three-ways-you-can-advocate-for-students-with-disabilities-and-special-education-in-washington-state/
From the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) and the Ad Council. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD8a49hEzQ4
From the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) and the Ad Council. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOwuV0HPm6k